Fairmont Heights police report: 62 calls in month, patrols increased and two new vehicles incoming

Fairmont Heights police and town staff told the council the town is increasing patrols and preparing to add patrol vehicles after a month that saw elevated vehicle break‑ins.

Lieutenant Cahill delivered the police report and said there were 62 calls for service in town between March 15 and April 15. "Most of these calls were vehicle break ins," the officer said, and he urged residents to lock vehicle and home doors and avoid leaving valuables in plain view.

Cahill said Fairmont Heights officers handled 15 of those calls while the Prince George's County Police Department responded to 47; he also said nine vehicles had been impounded and the department issued eight parking citations during the reporting period. The lieutenant said the department is conducting overnight patrols and has contacted county police to request additional late‑night presence.

Mayor Stewart and staff also discussed personnel and vehicle needs. The mayor told the council the town has selected a new chief and is finalizing an offer letter; town staff said New Holland (vendor) will deliver two police interceptor vehicles within the next week or two to support patrols and the upcoming onboarding of the new chief and an additional officer.

On juvenile issues, Cahill said the department has noticed more truant juveniles during school hours and described the town's reporting window for truancy as 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., adding that officers sometimes escort juveniles back to school or contact parents.

What happens next: The council and staff will continue coordinating patrol assignments with county authorities, finalize vehicle delivery and complete the new chief’s contract and public introduction once the offer is accepted.

Attribution: Police facts and quotes are from Lieutenant Cahill’s report to the council.